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  1. Changes to the PMPRB

    Earlier this month, the Government of Canada announced the final amendments to the Patented Medicines Regulations. These changes will impact how the Patented Medicine Review Board (PMPRB) sets the ceiling price for patented drugs and evaluates if the price of a drug reflects the value it has for patients. The intent of these updates is to enable the PMPRB to more effectively protect Canadians from excessive patented drug prices.

    These changes do not come into effect until July 1, 2020. Finalizing the guidelines and consultation with stakeholders will occur leading up to this date. It is yet to be determined which drugs will be included in the final guidelines. It is anticipated the guidelines will initially focus on drugs launched shortly prior to and after July 1, 2020.

    Equitable Life supports the modernization of the PMPRB and the ongoing need to evolve drug plan management tools in order to support the health of Canadians and drug plan affordability for public and private payers.

    If you have any questions, please contact your Group Account Executive.

  2. EZcomplete Non-Face-to-Face enhancement


    An EZ way to conduct your out-of-town business

    You asked for it, we built it: a solution for your non face-to-face business. EZcomplete® allows you to conduct your non face-to-face business easily and quickly with your clients providing their signature remotely on their own device.

    How does it work?

    EZcomplete walks you through the electronic signature process. EZcomplete allows your clients to sign remotely using their own device for non-face-to-face applications. You only need to enter their email address and provide them with a secret passcode to securely access the documents to review and sign.

     Just another reason to do business with Equitable Life® 

    EZcomplete makes it easy to process your non-face-to-face applications and do business with Equitable Life. 

    Login to EquiNet® and click on the EZcomplete icon on the menu bar

     

    ® denotes a trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
  3. Policy endorsement: Long Term Disability pre-existing condition period

    We are updating our contracts to clarify how we handle the Long Term Disability (LTD) pre-existing condition period for employees returning from maternity or paternity leave.

    A new LTD pre-existing condition period will no longer apply when an employee re-enrols in the benefits plan after their maternity or paternity leave ends, provided that they return to work on the date agreed upon with their employer, or in the time period allowed by the Employment Insurance Act, whichever is earlier.

    To facilitate this change, we are amending some of the wording in our contracts and booklets, effective March 1, 2020. Below are links to the Endorsement to the Master Policy and the Summary of Master Booklet Wording Changes for this amendment. Please download and save these policy endorsement documents for your files.

    In addition, please remind your clients to provide all of their plan members with a copy of the Summary of Master Booklet Wording Changes.

    The next time your clients amend their benefits plan, the updated wording will be included in their group benefits plan booklets.

    Download Endorsement to the Master Policy
    Download Summary of Master Booklet Wording Changes

  4. Transaction Authorization Requirements table for Savings & Retirement advisors Equitable Life® is here to help. When it comes to getting certain transactions authorized in a non face-to-face environment, you might need some direction. We’ve got you covered.

    Equitable has created a quick reference table on EquiNet™. The Transaction Authorization Requirements table provides details on how to get certain forms approved and the best way to get them to us. Each form listed gives the authorization type that is accepted. We’ve also provided details when we receive a document that is considered not-in-good-order.

    As we navigate through COVID-19, we will continue to update this table. This means you have the most current information available at your fingertips, 24/7.

    Have other questions about COVID-19? Check out our Savings & Retirement COVID-19 update page on EquiNet as well. This page provides the latest news and information for Savings & Retirement advisors.

    Still have a question? Give our Advisor Services team a call Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET at 1.866.884.7427 or email savingsretirement@equitable.ca, or your local Regional Investment Sales Manager.
     
  5. We hear you. Equitable Life was ranked #1 for overall segregated funds service performance*. Each year, Life Ops Consulting Group conducts an independent survey of financial advisors to find out
    how satisfied advisors are with the service they receive from life insurance companies in Canada. Since 2015, Equitable Life® has received top marks in overall segregated funds service performance, new business processing, fund/policy statements and post-sales service.

    Equitable Life was ranked #1 for overall segregated funds service performance*

    We would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you that took the time to participate in this survey. We are proud of the service that we provide and are committed to listening to what advisors want and need to run their business. We work hard to earn your trust and will do what it takes to keep it.

    Thank you.
     

    * Life Ops Consulting Group Distribution Service Satisfaction Survey 2019
    ® denotes a registered trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.


     
  6. Equitable Life Savings & Retirement Webinar Series welcomes Equitable Asset Management Group



    In 2021, Equitable Life’s® S&R team will spotlight various aspects of our competitive fund lineup and product offerings. Each webinar in the series will feature a new topic. This series will also give advisors an opportunity to:

    • learn more about various products and product features,
    • hear from industry professionals,
    • learn about investment strategies; and so much more.

    This month, Equitable Life welcomes David Irwin, Director, Portfolio Management and Client Relations, Equitable Life of Canada.

    Please join us to hear David Irwin discuss the state of markets today, what key risks investors are focused on, and how the Equitable Life Active Segregated Fund lineup is positioned.

    Learn More

  7. Equitable Life Savings & Retirement Webinar Series features Payout Annuities In 2021, Equitable Life’s S&R team will spotlight various aspects of our competitive fund line up and product offerings. Each webinar in the series will feature a new topic. The series will also give advisors an opportunity to:
    • learn more about various products and product features,
    • hear from industry professionals,
    • learn about investment strategies; and so much more.
    This month, Equitable Life is featuring a discussion on Payout Annuities. Hear why payout annuities provide a guaranteed income that is worry-free and receive insights into how a payout annuity can fit into your client’s retirement plan. Learn about the features and advantages a payout annuity can provide to your client.
     
    Join your host, Joseph Trozzo, Investment Sales Vice President as he welcomes Nicole Lemon, Product Manager, Savings and Retirement, Equitable Life of Canada for a discussion on Equitable Life’s Payout Annuities.
     
    Learn more
  8. Crunch The Numbers With Equitable Life’s Savings Calculator

    Whether helping your client determine net worth or reviewing to see if your client’s retirement plan is on track, Equitable Life® is here to help with our online calculators. These number crunching tools can help you answer some of those challenging questions you get asked by your clients. From an RSP loan calculator to home budgeting to even figuring out if your client will be a future millionaire, check out our latest tools.


    Each week in March, we will be sharing an online calculator from our list.


    Share calculators using your Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn account. 

     

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    Amina is going to get in the habit of saving by putting $25 a month into her RRSP. Her friends don’t think it is worth the effort. Does it matter how much you contribute?

     

    Did you know?

    Consistent investments over several years can be an effective strategy to accumulate wealth. Check out Equitable Life’s Savings Calculator.

  9. Crunch the numbers with Equitable Life’s RRSP Loan Calculator

    Whether helping your client determine net worth or reviewing to see if your client’s retirement plan is on track, Equitable Life® is here to help with our online calculators. These number crunching tools can help you answer some of those challenging questions you get asked by your clients. From an RSP loan calculator to home budgeting to even figuring out if your client will be a future millionaire, check out our latest tools.


    Each week in March, we will be sharing an online calculator from our list.

     

    Share calculators using your Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn account. 



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    Omar and Sarah want to catch up on contributing to their RRSP after the COVID lockdown. How much can they afford to contribute?


    Did you know?

    An RRSP loan can be an excellent way to jump start your retirement savings. Check out Equitable Life’s RRSP Loan Calculator.

  10. Equitable Life Savings & Retirement Webinar Series featuring Payout Annuities.


    This month, Equitable Life is featuring a discussion on Payout Annuities. Hear why payout annuities provide a guaranteed income that is worry-free and receive insights into how a payout annuity can fit into a client’s retirement plan.
     
    Join your host, Shannon Labby, Regional Vice President, National Investment Sales as she welcomes Nicole Lemon, Product Manager, Savings and Retirement, Equitable Life of Canada for a discussion on Equitable Life’s Payout Annuities.

     

    Learn more
     

    Continuing Education Credits
    This webinar has been submitted for continuing education (CE) approval with the Insurance Council of Manitoba and Alberta Insurance Council for all provinces excluding Quebec. Upon approval, you will be sent an email notification to come back to the webinar presentation console to download your personalized certificate from the tool bar. To be eligible for CE credits, you must register individually, watch the webcast in full and complete a short quiz. This webcast is available in English only.